Welcome to east

The European Academy of Surface Technology (east) is a non-profit organisation which represents an International Platform for Science and Technology
and an Interface between Research and Application in all Areas of Surface Technology.

east objectives

east is an international non-profit organisation which solely and directly follows objectives of public utility (with respect to German tax provision).

The overall objective of east is the Europe-wide promotion of science, research, training and education in the fields of surface technology and related areas.

The objectives of east shall be realised especially by the performance of scientific events as well as the support, co-ordination and promotion of research projects.

east organisation

The basis for the accomplishment of these tasks is the European Board of east, where nearly each European State is represented by one or two members who are recognised
in their country as leading specialists in surface technology. Non-European countries are represented by Associated Members. The responsibility for the realisation of
activities planned, is with the Executive Board and the Office of east, which are located in Schwäbisch Gmünd at the Research Institute for Precious Metals and Metal
Chemistry. east co-operates with national associations, educational and research institutions, as well as the industry of member countries. Individuals, societies,
institutions and companies can become Supporting Members.

eastactivities

The practical realisation of the ideas and aims is achieved by Europe-wide press releases, conferences and seminars in the member countries. For realisation of
projects of an European dimension in the area of education, further training and research, east closely co-operates with the institutions of the European
Commission (EC). Within the scope of several European programmes east significantly contributes to the co-operation and the technology transfer between science
and industry.

east news

January 2019

Obituary: Professor Tamaz Agladze, 12 August 1940 – 03 December 2018

Our European representative from Georgia Professor Tamaz Agladze passed away on 30 December 2018. He had a strong internationally career combining academic excellence and industrial applications. He also played an important role in organizing industrial innovation and quality management in the independent state of Georgia. We have lost an active member of EAST, dear colleague and friend.

November 2018

Workshop in the European Training network mCBEEs

The training network mCBBEs involves many east representatives and focuses on solving corrosion problem on micro- and nanoscale. It has been ongoing for one year and during this time 15 Ph.D. students has been recruited. From 5-9 November 2018 mCBEEs had its one-year workshop at Jönköping University, Sweden, including lectures and poster session. This was the first event where all involved had the chance to meet. More information is available on www.mcbees.eu.

July 2018

Election of the Executive Board

The annual member meeting of east was held in connection to the recent conference SMT32 that also integrated east froum 2018. The European Board reelected the executive board and the board reappointed the sitting president, meaning that the executive board remains consisting of the following persons:

Prof. Dr. Peter Leisner (president)

Mr. Richard Arnold (vice president)

Prof. Dr. Evangelia (Litsa) Pavlatou

Dr. Wolfgang Hansal

Dr. Andreas Zielonka

June 2018

Apply now for The Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists

In the spirit of the mission of east, the Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists has been established with the purpose to encourage promising young scientists. Application should be based on published research performed in Europe and should contain a published peer reviewed paper with the applicant as main or co-author. In addition to the prize money, the winner is expected to give an invited talk at the east forum 2019 as a part of Electrochem 2019, from 26 - 28 August 2019 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
For more information - see prize for young scientists.

April 2018

New member from Ireland Dr. David Culliton

Dr. David Culliton has been elected as new member of the European Board of the European Academy of Surface Technology representing Ireland. Dr. Culliton holds a position at the Institute of Technology at Carlow (ITC) where he is in the process of setting up the Applied Electrochemistry Group. Dr. David Culliton does also have a strong industrial background and is very experienced in bridging between academic research and industrial applications.

The award is given in memory of Prof. Dr. P.L. Cavallotti for a significant research and dessemination effort
within pulse plating. The award is sponcered by Hirtenberger Engineered Surfaces GmbH represented by manging
director Dr. Wolfgang Hansal and were given at a ceremony during the 8th Pulse Plating Symposium, 2nd March 2018,
Vienna.

Welcome Poland! New member Prof. Dr. Piotr R. Zabinski

Professor Piotr Zabinski has been elected as new member of the European Board of the European Academy of
Technology representing Poland. Professor Zabinski hold a position at Faculty of Non-ferrous Metals at AGH
University of Science and Technology in Krakow where his research focuses on applied electrochemictry and
surface technology. Professor Zabinski has over the years been guest reseacher in many international research
groups.

Dezember 2017

15 open Ph.D. position in European Training Network on corrosion in micro- and nanoscale

The training network mCBEEs (Advanced integrative solutions to Corrosion problems beyond micro-scale: toward
long-term durability of miniaturized Biomedical, Electronic and Energy systems) funded by the European Commission
under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action are recruiting 15 Ph.D. students. More information is available on
www.mcbees.eu

New representative of Denmark

Dr. Lars Pleth Nielsen who is director of the Tribology Centre at the Danish Technological Institute has been elected
as new member of the European Board of the European Academy of Technology representing Denmark. Among many other
achievements Dr. Nielsen is one of the authors of the book Advanced Surface Technology.

November 2017

COST workshop

On 25-27 of October a workshop within the European COST Action e-MINDS (Electrochemical processing methodologies
and corrosion protection for device and system miniaturization) took place in Barcelona hosted by the Autonomous
University of Barcelona. 19 countries were represented among the more than 60 participants, which included 11
east board members. Eight task groups were formed, which will continue their work according to draft plans
developed during the workshop. For more information see: www.e-minds.ch

Our past president Professor Pietro Luigi Cavallotti passed away on 12 October 2017. He was internationally recognized as an excellent scientist and innovator. As recently as in April he received the International east Prize for his contribution to surface technology. We have lost a dear mentor, colleague and friend.

mCBEEs (acronym for: Advanced integrative solutions to Corrosion problems beyond micro-scale: toward long-term durability of miniaturized Biomedical, Electronic and Energy systems) is a new doctoral student training network funded by the European Commission under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action scheme with strong representation from east European Board members. The network is in the process of recruiting 15 Ph.D. students.

New representative of Finland

Professor Dr. Mari Lundström who is leading the Hydrometallurgy and Corrosion Group at the Department of
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University has been elected as new member of the European Board
of the European Academy of Surface Technology (east) representing Finland.

June 2017

New representative of Germany

Professor Dr. Andreas Bund who is leading the Electrochemistry and Electroplating Group at the
Technocal University of Ilmenau has been elected as new member of the European Board and a new
academic representative of Germany of the European Academy of Surface Technology (east).

April 2017

Prof. Dr. Pietro Luigi Cavallotti awarded the International east prize

For the third time in the history of east, the International east prize has been awarded. The prize was given to Professor Pietro L. Cavallotti
from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His long and brilliant career stated in 1963 and has resulted in about 400 scientific reports covering
electrochemistry and surface technology. Professor Cavallotti is recognized as an excellent teacher. He has shown international leadership
by coordinating European research projects, organizing international conferences, by being president of International Union for Surface
Finishing (IUSF) and east, and several other organisations.

The International east prize is a prize given for exceptional scientific and technical achievements in surface technology and
for having an outstanding European impact. The prize winner is elected by the European Board of east, which consists of leading
European scientists in the field of surface technology. The prize is followed by 5.000 € and an electroformed golden unicorn
statuette.

It is truly a “textbook” in two volumes with more than 1250 pages covering practically all relevant techniques of surface treatments and modifications including more
than 300 pages on surface characterization. The book is intended both as a universal teaching book for engineers and
university students but also as a “bible” for those involved in applied surface treatment and engineers dealing with
product development involving surfaces. It is used already at university level in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Belgium.

Advanced Surface Technology

"The present two-volume set of Advanced Surface Technology is arguably the most comprehensive ever to be
published in the field of surface finishing. Drs. Per Møller and Lars Pleth Nielsen have devoted years of effort to
provide, in their words, ‘a holistic view on the extensive and intertwined world of applied surface engineering"
NASF, National Association for Surface Finishing, USA

"The books are clear and the schematic setting makes the reading very pleasant and interesting even for those
who are simply looking for up-to-date information and data…… the English language is not an obstacle to understanding.
It is clear and linear. This book should not miss among the technical manuals of those who are interested in surfaces
and their property. It’s definitely a good tool for those who work in technical offices or produce finishes or treatments
on metals, as well as offices and, of course, included in the reference manuals, of whom teaches at the University or
in Master Class dedicated to surfaces."
Enzo Strazzi, Association for Aluminum Surface Treatment, Aital Oxit, Italy

east membership

membership

Types of membership

east has the following types of membership

Active Members

Senior Members

Associated Members

Supporting Members

All members must be personally engaged in surface science and technology.

The Active Members form the European Board. New Active Members are nominated by the members of the European Board
and has to be approved by the European Board. They must be outstanding experts, representing different organisations and
be active in fulfilling the duties of Active Members. Active Members is limited to a maximum of four for each European
country. Active Members can withdraw their active membership by written resignation and become Senior Members.
Persons of non-European countries can be invited for co-operation as Associated Members based on nomination by the
European Board. Individuals, scientific and technical societies, institutions and companies can become Supporting Members
on written request and pay a fee defined individually by the European Board.

Duties and rights of the members

All members shall endorse the objectives and activities of east and are obligated to follow the regulations according to the statutes and resolutions of the boards of the organisation

All members shall represent east in national societies exchanging information and promoting contacts

All members have to act as a national focus in order to intensify co‐operation and education activities of universities, schools, institutes, companies and societies at the European scale

All members shall actively support the objectives of east by organising courses, seminars, workshops, networks etc.

All members shall try to find funds for east activities and management (direct contributions, societies’ contributions, donations etc.)

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